CNN Close to Naming New Boss

CNN is very close to naming former New York Times and BBC chief Mark Thompson as the new head of the struggling network.

How close?

CNN has been leaking the story that they are leaning towards hiring Thompson as a trial balloon.

This way, they gauge the public reaction before officially naming him the new boss.

In other words, if Thompson passes the leak test, expect him to be named the new head of CNN very shortly.

One thing is for sure, he will have his job cut out for himself.

The place is a mess.